— Wednesday, June 2, 1999 • Volume 40, Issue 1 Jumpropeforheart JUMPProgram theCord 12 t ■ ■■■■ 2 News 4 Opinion 6 International 7 StudentLife 8 Features lOSports 12 Entertainment 15Arts 16 Classifieds WLU closes Paragon deal Sarah Schiefer The overall concern seemed to be the maintenance of the Laurier's next step in solving its Park's unique architectural shortage of student residence structure once Laurier takes took space place this past over, a concern which was met Monday, June 1 as the purchase with assurances from both of nearby Paragon Park was McMurray and Belanger that finalized. there are no immediate plans to The acquisition of this valu- change the structure of the able property nestled between Park's buildings. Albert and Lester St. brings with The intentions seem to be towards it about 240 spaces for students leaning making this in residences ranging from complex housing for graduate, townhouses and international maisonettes, to and senior stu- This is and a one, two a dents, plan three-bedroom which seemed beautiful to apartments. appease Laurier in those residents to most concerned fact had an place opportunity to with the well live. This purchase this being of the same property community CHERRY is of in 1988 but did my atmosphere not feel the Paragon Park. home. CHRISTINE This will be enrollment at new the school to Laurier as at apartment in Paragon Park want it to come down to taking ing Laurier students sign new would to where the time, the university with three of but if need leases and have grow a point present along generations legal action, we to, hopes to an such offers no such for senior housing would be neces- housing her a we family, son and daughter will." exclusively Laurier housing students. for students, a decision and their children well has taken much 2000. sary as says, Laurier care complex by June which them Emotions at the information has definitely cost "If I have to become a student in making the transition from The tenant's desire to remain in session from under- the long run. ranged living in Paragon Park is under- to A recent information meeting standing to outrage at having standable. leave. and his If I have to become a sur- led by Dean of Students David Wayne Campbell It is a quiet community both alumni live in rounded trees and lush McMurray, Director of Housing wife, ofWLU, by large Park and he about student I will. Mike well cur- Belanger as as Paragon says again, gardens. his to "I'm atmosphere rent Paragon Park tenant, having move, disap- The community Skidmore This is a beautiful place as is for senior students Professor James was pointed. again, [to remain a resident of public to student housing perfect to live. This differ from held in Centre is home," an as tenants whose lifestyle the Paul Martin my Paragon Park] I will." easy possible on may which seemed be that student. for the residents of the Park. attitude to These sorts of comments offering higher leniency on rent of a first-year The held in shared by most of the crowd. followed with the first month Rent will be more than living meeting was an were up questions payments during there were but less However, some about what if res- of transition and the ten- in dorm-style residence attempt to answer any concerns would happen giving about the there is have who felt more heated not leave the end ants to find than in Bricker; and questions they may idents did by over a year new living Barth, one of no doubt there will be numerous had about their leases, rent situation. Shirley of June 2000 to which Belanger housing. the senior citizens who rents an allow- the Park in "We means The school is now only applicants. changes or general. answered, by no Schlegel Centre turns ceremonial sod rials and senior administrators from various Kristina Spence for Entrepreneurial Studies. The entire Dallas-based Schlegel family, faculties. and President Robert Rosehart explained that The shone 28 Robert, Myrna, children grandchildren, sun brightly on Saturday, May as attendance for the festivities. the activities "a ceremonial to celebrate the were in mornings were, an intimate group gathered offi- start for this Also were several university project." ceremonial sod-turning for the Schlegel Centre present Following the luncheon held in the Solarium, a proposed model for the Schlegel Centre was revealed. CHERRY The model has been circulated around months and campus for the past couple of is now what Rosehart deems, "a refined, mixed CHRISTINE—- version." "Millennium Projects," currently in the works "The project will be done in conjunction at Laurier. with the rebuilding of the library," Rosehart The other four are the library renovations, added. "And we've conceptualized a building addition the Athletic an to Peters Building, without taking away any parking." and a new Laurier Actual construction for the Centre will not Complex improvements until Campus Care Centre. PHOTO commence next spring. However, it is Funding for these projects will be sought hoped that the building will be completed in from the and the 2001. government, corporations laurier The Centre is five community. COURTESY Schlegel one of 3• ~4 News 2 Election rundo-w-n A super glut of party propaganda KrusnNA SPENCE was 52,881 in 1996, and the region's tion and enforcement of strong envi­ Toronto, ON. The NDP will reverse the Harris tax main indtistries are in the manufac­ ronmenta.lthealth standards. Tel: {416) 327-4300 cut for the wealthy few who benefit After four years of political contro­ turing, educational service, and http://www.MikeHarrisPC.com/ only those individuals with taxable versy, Ontario elects a new govern­ retail trade sectors. For more information: incomes over $80,000. We will put ment tomorrow. Judy Greenwood-Spoors The liberals the money back into health care, Polls predict either a landslide The Green Party Green Party Health Critic education and our communities. Conservative win or a neck-and­ 222 Huntingdon Crescent, Sean Strickland has been the We will put these dollars into a neck battle between the liberals and Here is what Judy Greenwood~ Waterloo, ON, N2L 4P9 Executive Director of the Food Bank do-able set of Commitments to work­ Conservatives. Speers has to say about the election: 519-886-2759 or 519-746-3484 of Waterloo Region for the past nine ing families. The NDP will keep these This campaign has been marked It was at the suggestion of Dr. [email protected] years. He sits on the Board of commitments without raising the David Suzuki, (no short-sighted www.greenparty.on.ca. Governors of Grand River Hospital deficit a single cent. Canadian), that I became involved in and Wilfrid Laurier University. Mr. Here is where the money-$1.5 the Green Party. a suggestion for The Progressive Conservatives Strickland was also elected a which I am very grateful. The long­ Waterloo District School Board NEW DEMOCRATS: term, holistic, view that the Green Elisabeth Witmer is a secondary Trustee and serves as Regional PROGRESSIVE Party holds is very much in keeping school teacher turned politician. Councillor for the Regional CONSERVATIVES: •Roll back the 30% with my personal and professional She first ran for provincial office Municipality of Waterloo. He wor­ tax cut. philosophy. in 1987. when she was defeated, but rked with Dalton McGuinty to suc­ •Cut taxes Locally, I have been an advocate subsequently was elected in 1990 cessfully implement "The Good •Target abuse of the •Increase health care of improved health-care, education, and 1995. Samaritan Act." and education and environmental policy and I am She also served as a trustee for system by well-known within municipal, the Waterloo Board of Education for From the liberal Site: squeegie kids, young funding. provincial, and federal political cir­ 10 years. cles, as well as in the media through In government this past term she Here's what we will do to make cer­ offenders, regular columns and occasional tele­ has held the positions of Minister of tain Ontario works for all of us, not welfare recipients, vision and radio interviews. Labour and Minister of Health, and just for the next five or ten years, but by above average mud-slinging by I am pleased to have joined the sat on the Cabinet committee on pri­ right through the year 2020. and teachers. the parties, corresponding to an Green Party for the upcoming vatisation. Oear enforceable standards for •balance the budget. ever-increasing focus on the leaders. provincial election and look forward health care you can count on. The and resulting in greater disenfran­ to helping bring the Green Party's best education: lower class sizes in billion - will go: chisement of the citizenry. platform to the limelight. early grades, high standards for edu­ Stop the move to American-style, Such things we eschew. In addition to my academic, pro­ cators, and affordable universities for-profit health care and home care. Hence, in support of enlightened fessional and community activities, I and colleges. Cost: $250 million. balloting, The Cord proudly presents was a Waterloo City and Regional LIBERALS: Tough new laws and enforce­ Guarantee a.<>sessment by you with this handy-dandy guide to candidate in the 1997 municipal • Increase health care ment to protect our environment. Registered Nurses of all emergency voting in Ontario and the riding of election, earning over 3,500 votes. A responsible fiscal plan immedi­ cases within 15 minutes of an:ival in Kitchener-Waterloo. and education ate investment in health care and hospital as part of a Patients' Bill of In summary.